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Universal Credit Automation Tool

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has initiated a tender for a "Universal Credit Automation Tool," aimed at connecting its Housing Management System (HMS) with the Department for Work and Pensions' Universal Credit Portal. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically within the public authority - sub-central government classification. The project encompasses the installation and updating of the HMS for approximately 7,500 properties. Interested parties can submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 5th November 2025, with inquiries accepted until 31st October 2025. The procurement method is open competition, with the contract starting on 26th November 2025 and potentially extending until November 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and system integration, particularly those with experience in handling government contracts and housing management systems. The potential for contract renewal and a value set to £36,000 gross makes it an attractive prospect, especially for SMEs. With a focus on quality and cost, companies offering innovative solutions and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive process, potentially leading to long-term collaboration with the City of York Council.

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Notice Title

Universal Credit Automation Tool

Notice Description

Connect our Housing Management System (HMS) - At date of RFQ is MRI's Open Housing - with the DWP's Universal Credit (UC) Portal Update our HMS, MRI's Open Housing with a UC flag Must include installation. For approx. 7500 properties in the initial year,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2x12 months extensions. Full contract is therefore: 12 + 12 +12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068338-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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